Invacare Allegro 1061057 - Manual (Page 45)

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This Procedure includes the following:
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle
Installing the Quad-Release Axle
Adjusting the Quad-Release Handle
Handrim Replacement
Installing Projection Handrims
Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube
Adjusting the Wheelbase Length
Adjusting the Wheelbase Width
Adjusting Rear Wheel Height
WARNING
After adjustments and before use make sure all
attaching hardware is securely tightened.
NOTE: During contact activities, Invacare recom-
mends inserting quick-release axles with the head
end to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent ac-
cidental release.
Permanent Axles
1. Remove the hex screw, axle spacer and locknut
that secure the rear wheel to the axle mounting
plate.
2. Loosely install the locknut onto the hex screw.
NOTE: This will store all necessary parts for fu-
ture use.
3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite rear wheel.
4. To reinstall the rear wheel onto the axle mounting
plate, reverse STEPS 1-3.
REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR WHEELS
(FIGURE 1)
Quick-Release Axles
1. Push in the tip of the quick-release axle (with wheel)
and pull the axle out through the opening in the
center of the rear wheel.
2. Push in the tip of the quick-release axle again and
pull the axle out of the rear wheel.
3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite rear wheel.
4. To reinstall the rear wheel onto the axle mounting
plate, reverse STEPS 1-3.
WARNING
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the
quick/quad-release axle are fully released BE-
FORE operating the wheelchair.
The locking pins MUST be protruding past the
inside of the rear wheel axle bushing for a posi-
tive lock.
Keep locking pins clean.
5. If the locking pins are not protruding past the in-
side of the axle bushing or there is too much move-
ment of the rear wheel assembly in a back and
forth position, refer to ADJUSTING THE QUICK-
RELEASE AXLE or ADJUSTING THE QUAD-
RELEASE HANDLE in this section of the manual.
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REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 6
ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE
(FIGURE 2)
1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from
the wheelchair.
2. Depress detent pin in the quick-release axle and
slide axle through the wheel hub.
3. Release detent pin ensuring that the locking pins
are fully released.
4. Increase or decrease end play by adjusting the
locknut on the end of the quick-release axle.
Locknut
Hex
Screw
Axle Mounting
Plate
Quick-Release Axle
QUICK-RELEASE
AXLE
PERMANENT
AXLE
Axle Mounting
Plate
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE
REAR WHEELS
NOTE: Non-
Recliner axle
plate shown
only for
clarity.
NOTE: Non-
Recliner axle
plate shown
only for
clarity.